The Party
by Andy Shauf
  • Record Label: Anti-
  • Release Date: May 20, 2016
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Record Collector
    May 20, 2016
    60
    Shauf’s musical ability is impressive, tackling all but the strings, but his vocal tone, much like a bore at a party, is unwavering, Elliott Smith-esque and never with the variety you’d expect meeting 10 new individuals.

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#56 Best Album of 2016

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Coal
    May 22, 2016
    8
    With The Party, Andy Shauf continues to demonstrate impressive lyricism and a remarkable aptitude for storytelling. The instrumentation inWith The Party, Andy Shauf continues to demonstrate impressive lyricism and a remarkable aptitude for storytelling. The instrumentation in this album is simultaneously intimate and cinematic, never compromising humanity for concept.… Full Review »
  2. transfitter
    May 22, 2016
    10
    With Andy Shauf's The Party, we're witnessing a brilliant new songwriter hitting his stride. It's a stunning song-cycle populated by vividWith Andy Shauf's The Party, we're witnessing a brilliant new songwriter hitting his stride. It's a stunning song-cycle populated by vivid characters, coy lyricism, and elegant arrangements. Shauf's work is all the more astonishing when you realize that, except for the strings, he is responsible for every sound and nuance on the album. Best album of the year so far.… Full Review »
  3. jbledsoe
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    Beautiful, timeless music. Just absorbs you, giving you that feeling of lying on your bed on top of the covers, while the sounds of an amazingBeautiful, timeless music. Just absorbs you, giving you that feeling of lying on your bed on top of the covers, while the sounds of an amazing vinyl record washes over you in waves of melancholy (but the good kind) and longing. Highly recommended for fans of indie rock and good songwriting/storytelling.… Full Review »
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